A Christmas Carol Act 1 Vocabulary

The charity men were known for their ____________ and generosity to the poor.

• destitute

• benevolence

• morose

• void

A misanthrope is...

• a person who hates other people

• someone who doesn't have the basic needs to live

• something heavy

• someone who is sad

Which object is the least ponderous?

• cell phone

• a rock

• bowling ball

• piece of paper

Which of the following best defines the word "implored"?

• Laughed loudly

• Asked earnestly or desperately

• Ran swiftly

• Investigated thoroughly

Which example is NOT one that can be described as morose?

• Weather on a Rainy Funeral Day

• An Abandoned, Dilapidated House

• A Joyous Celebration

• A break-up song's lyrics

Which one of these situations represents a void?

• Silence in a Conversation

• Busy City Street

• Overflowing Bookshelf

• A Packed Stadium

Which category typically characterizes someone identified as "destitute"?

• An individual with substantial savings and investments.

• Someone experiencing extreme poverty, lacking essential resources.

• A person holding multiple degrees and academic achievements.

• An individual leading a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle.

Which best describes a dismal day?

• sunny, hot, humid

• cloudy, gray, rainy

• crisp, cold, bright

Our garden produced too many peppers, so we gave the _________ to our neighbors.

• liberality

• procuring

• surplus

• replenish

Which vocabulary word best describes someone who is unwilling to spend his money or share it with other people.

• morose

• misanthrope

• malcontent

• miser